Cupressaceae Juniperus virginiana L.

Eastern Redcedar

Delaware, Oklahoma - Drug, Antirheumatic (External)

Use documented by:
Tantaquidgeon, Gladys, 1942, A Study of Delaware Indian Medicine Practice and Folk Beliefs, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania Historical Commission, page 30, 76

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Scientific name: Juniperus virginiana L.
USDA symbol: JUVIV (View details at USDA PLANTS site)
Common names: Eastern Redcedar
Family: Cupressaceae
Family (APG): Cupressaceae
Native American Tribe: Delaware, Oklahoma
Use category: Drug
Use sub-category: Antirheumatic (External)
Notes: Infusion of twigs used as herbal steam for rheumatism.

RECRD: 88289 id: 19155

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